After the rides were over, we had Uriel's favorite meal of Pizza, and the waiter brought out a birthday "hat" & a piece of cake with a candle he couldn't blow out.  It was the end of a great day, and God even sent us a rainbow!

This boy just turned 13 & had NEVER been to an amusement park.  His name is Uriel, & his Mom interprets for my Bible class. We told them we would treat him to a fun birthday, so he got to ride lots of  fun rides, bumper cars was his favorite.  He also liked riding in the front seat w/Peter & learned all about a GPS!  Oh, how much we take for granted!!

The children who are able to sit in class & learn, enjoy doing school work in this welcoming environment.  The little boy with the balls got the biggest "kick" out of Peter's reaction when he threw the balls at the window (safety glass).  The whole class joined in & even the teachers had a good laugh!

These are some pictures of a special place outside PV that has been dedicated solely for children with severe handicaps. The outside of the place looks like a Disney white castle! The place has just opened up fully to care for over 200 children - some who will stay over-night & others who will come daily to receive FREE care from volunteer Doctors, therapists, nurses, and many more! My friend, Teena, & her husband raised a couple of million dollars to build this in honor of their grandson, who died as a young teen of complications from his illness. The place is called "Casa Conner", & the mural was painted by Conner's mother just 2 weeks before he passed into Heaven. It shows Conner holding the hand of Jesus, & walking into the light of Heaven. (Pasitos De Luz - little steps to the light). Teena is holding some of the many beautiful quilts for the children that someone hand made.
      The little girl w/Carole didn't want to let go of her hand & was giggling. Such precious little ones!!

One of the highlights of coming to Puerto Vallarta is to teach a ladies Bible class.One of the ladies interprets for me, and we just have the best time with these ladies! They are reading God's Word, asking questions, and sharing together! We praise God for answered prayer!  When we arrived at the Trailer Park, this worker, Javier, hurried to greet us. It's usually because we save a size 13 pair of shoes just for him, but this time he announced very excitedly, "Me Christian! No mas drinking, & go to Iglesia!! I gave him a big hug, & he responded with a kiss on the cheek, as we celebrated this good news! I gave him one of our Billy Graham books in Spanish to help him "grow" in his new found faith.  He was "squinting" real bad, so I told him to wait "uno momento" & gave him my last pair of reading glasses.  I wish you could have seen his face as he brightened up with surprise, & started reading his new book!! (see the little sticker still on the lense).   This sort of thing makes all the work sooo worthwhile to come & share Jesus with these dear people!  Thanks to all who have helped make this possible!!

We are now in Puerto Vallarta, Carlos has arrived to try to get his student visa so he can return to his High School in our town in the USA. Already, the appointments have had to change to a later date, when they make an appointment, we wait for an hour before we are seen - and we're only at step #1 with the American Consulate.  Please pray for this situation, because Carlos has been doing so well in school & has made the Honor Roll each semester, along with so much more.
    This is a picture of Carlos' two "Mom's" in our camper!

We went to Punta Perula for a little rest & re-grouping.  An "almost empty" beach  with an occasional fruit cart coming by was just our way to rest!  The lady who pushed the cart & her daughter were so happy to see us, & reminded us that we had given them a Bible last year & thanked us again.
   Then a couple of days later we had a fun surprise when the parents of "Carlos" drove 2 1/2 hours on the motorcycle to see us & stayed at this Hotel for two days - right across from our campground.  We were able to discuss what needs to be done for Carlos so that he can return to the USA, ASAP if he is granted a new STUDENT visa!   We would appreciate your prayers as things like this in Mex. are always SOOO slow!

We left Playa Azul almost one week ago, leaving behind many special memories & thanks to our God!Thanks also, for all who prayed for us on one of the more dangerous drives through the mountains with our 5th wheel trailer.
   Just some views along the way. The bottom pic. shows banana trees, with the huge clumps of bananas being protected with bags over them to keep them from ripening too fast & bug control.

We  left Playa Azul almost one week ago, leaving many special memories, but many thanks to our God! Thanks also, for all who prayed for us on one of the more dangerous drives through the sharp curves in the mountains with our 5th wheel trailer.

We had many visitors while staying in Playa Azul for lots of ministry, & renewed old friendships, had a lunch for alot of the workers at the Hotel, showed a Billy Graham DVD on their lunch break, & gave out lots of shoes & Bibles at two separate places in the town, & a stream of people wanting shoes who came to the back of the Hotel where we camp. We always give them a copy of God's Word, to take home & read.  Many have shown us their Bible they have been reading for as long as 8 years ago to last year, and we praise God for this confirmation, and the changes we have seen in their lives.

For the past 11 years, we have been visiting this fine couple that live about45 minutes from where we stay. God put us together so that after many visits, they gave their hearts to Jesus! When we arrive, Adelaida always starts cooking a meal, & we never can tell her "no" .  They are in their seventies - like us, and now we thoroughly enjoy talking about God's Word after the meal, with Pastor Marciano as our interpreter, who also enjoys these visits. It's exciting to know that we will have all eternity to enjoy our Savior, and our brothers & sisters in Christ as well!